Such traditions that are culturally embedded in the white, male, Afrikaans culture and history, which are the basis of the Nagligte traditions, do not foster inclusion of other groups that must now form the new majority of the SU student body. Wilgenhoffers do not seem to appreciate the negative impact of their culture and rituals on the personal rights of certain individuals. This is because they elevate belonging to the Wilgenhof group above the rights of the individual.
Mcebisi Skwatsha, who is recovering after being knifed at a party meeting last week, told The Times yesterday that the ANC desperately needs to stop the back-stabbing within its ranks. Skwatsha, the ANC provincial secretary, was stabbed in the neck at a party meeting in Worcester last week.
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